MINUTES

CITY COUNCIL MEETING

GLADSTONE, MISSOURI

REGULAR MEETING

 

MONDAY MARCH 8, 2004

 

 

 

PRESENT:          Mayor Les Smith

Councilman Bill Cross
Councilman Carol Rudi

 

City Manager Kirk Davis

Assistant City Manager Scott Wingerson

City Clerk Cathy Swenson

 

ABSENT:            Mayor Pro Tem Wayne Beer

                             Councilman Joe Evans

 

Mayor Les Smith opened the Regular March 8, 2004, City Council Meeting at 7:30 PM in the Gladstone City Council Chambers, and asked the City Clerk to note that Councilman Joe Evans was unable to be in attendance due to a family emergency, and Mayor Pro Tem Wayne Beer is attending the National League of Cities Conference in Washington, D.C.

 

Item 3. on the Agenda.             PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE.

 

Mayor Les Smith led the Pledge of Allegiance, in which all joined.

 

Item 4. on the Agenda.             APPROVAL OF THE REGULAR FEBRUARY 23, 2004 CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES.

 

Councilman Bill Cross moved to approve the Regular February 23, 2004 City Council Meeting Minutes as presented.  Councilman Carol Rudi seconded the motion.  The vote:  All “aye” Councilman Carol Rudi, Councilman Bill Cross, Mayor Les Smith.  (3-0)

 

Item 4a. on the Agenda.           Mayor Smith explained he presented a PROCLAMATION to Brittany Sanders at St. Charles Borromeo School.  The proclamation recognized Ms. Sanders as one of the top two youth volunteers in Missouri by the Prudential Spirit of Community Awards Program.  Ms. Sanders was unable to attend tonight, as she had a 4-H meeting, but will be in attendance at the next City Council meeting.

 

Item 5. on the Agenda.             CONSENT AGENDA

 

Following the Clerk’s reading, Councilman Carol Rudi moved to accept the Consent Agenda as presented.  Councilman Bill Cross seconded.  The vote:  All “aye” - Councilman Carol Rudi, Councilman Bill Cross, Mayor Les Smith.  (3-0)

 

CONSENT AGENDA DETAIL

 

Councilman Carol Rudi moved to adopt RESOLUTION NO. R-04-16, authorizing acceptance of a proposal from Paving Maintenance Supply, Inc. for the purchase of a Crafco SS125D Crack Sealing Machine for the purchase amount of $22,972.00.  Councilman Bill Cross seconded.  The vote:  All “aye” - Councilman Carol Rudi, Councilman Bill Cross, Mayor Les Smith.  (3-0)

 

Councilman Carol Rudi moved to adopt RESOLUTION NO. R-04-17, authorizing execution of a contract with Miller Paving and Construction, LLC. in the total amount not to exceed $144,920.80 for the 2003 Arterial Sidewalk and 2004 Curb and Sidewalk Programs.  Project 035011-045007. Councilman Bill Cross seconded.  The vote:  All “aye” - Councilman Carol Rudi, Councilman Bill Cross, Mayor Les Smith.  (3-0)

 

Councilman Carol Rudi moved to approve a BUILDING PERMIT for an addition to the south of the existing Hy-Vee Grocery Store at 7117 North Prospect for retail sales and drive-thru pharmacy.  Owner/Applicant:  Hy-Vee, Inc.  (BP 04-0072).  Councilman Bill Cross seconded.  The vote:  All “aye” - Councilman Carol Rudi, Councilman Bill Cross, Mayor Les Smith.  (3-0)

 

Councilman Carol Rudi moved to approve a BUILDING PERMIT for a new structure to be constructed at the northwest corner of the Hy-Vee Grocery Store property at 7117 North Prospect.  The new structure will operate as a convenience store with gas pumps.  Owner/Applicant:  Hy-Vee, Inc.  (BP 04-0085).  Councilman Bill Cross seconded.  The vote:  All “aye” - Councilman Carol Rudi, Councilman Bill Cross, Mayor Les Smith.  (3-0)

 

REGULAR AGENDA

 

Item 6. on the Agenda.             COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE.

 

There were no communications from the audience.

 

Item 7. on the Agenda.             COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE CITY COUNCIL.

 

Councilman Carol Rudi congratulated Public Works Director Andy Noll on the two projects that were approved under the Consent Agenda, Resolution R-04-16 and R-04-17.  Both projects came in under budget.

 

Councilman Bill Cross thanked Director Noll for his competent oversight of the two projects Councilman Rudi mentioned.  Councilman Cross thanked the City for allowing him to attend the Missouri Municipal League Legislative Conference in Jefferson City, and the opportunity to visit with our congressmen and senator.  Councilman Cross stated it was very educational and worthwhile.

 

Mayor Les Smith concurred with Councilman Cross’s remarks, and asked City Manager Kirk Davis to share the good news he recently received.

 

Item 8. on the Agenda.             COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE CITY MANAGER.

 

City Manager Kirk Davis stated an official letter has not yet been received, but he has been notified that the City of Gladstone is being considered as possibly one of the finalists in the state of Missouri for the Pat Summerall’s “Champions of Industry 300 Award”, which recognizes cities that are providing services of excellence to their communities.  If the City of Gladstone is selected, a short video will be made highlighting our City, which would be aired on CNN.  City Manager Davis does not know who nominated our City, but it is an honor, and he will advise Council members as more information becomes available.

 

City Manager Davis stated Gladstone is privileged to host two gentlemen from the Ukraine, who are visiting the United States through an US/Ukraine Community Partnerships project.  City Manager Davis continued by saying it has been a pleasure visiting with these two gentlemen today, and hope they have enjoyed visiting with our City’s department directors, employees, and touring the City.  Our visitors are Volodymyr Parkhomenko and Oleksandr Lisnychenko.  Mr. Parkhomenko’s position is the equivalent of a consultant, City Manager, and Mayor, put together. Mr. Parkhomenko was a member of the Kiev City Council, with 300 fellow council members, and has written three books on local government in the Ukraine. 

 

Mayor Smith welcomed Mr. Parkhomenko and Mr. Lisnychenko and introduced Councilman Rudi and Councilman Cross.  Group photos were then taken of Mr. Parkhomenko, Mr. Lisnychenko, and Council members.

 

Mr. Parkhomenko, through the assistance of Interpreter/Translator Mr. Lisnychenko, thanked the Mayor and City Council for their welcome and allowing them to attend the City Council meeting.  Mr. Parkhomenko explained he and Mr. Lisnychenko are both employees of the Ukraine Foundation and deal with local governments in the Ukraine, and are here to receive more knowledge of economic development and community services.  Mr. Parkhomenko and Mr. Lisnychenko are visiting the City of Kansas City and the greater Kansas City area, and one of their goals was to visit Gladstone.  Mr. Parkhomenko said they enjoyed their meetings today with the City Manager and key Directors of City Hall, and they were shown the beautiful City and the City facilities, which was very useful.  Mr. Parkhomenko stated they were very impressed with Gladstone, and found it to be very clean and well managed.  Mr. Parkhomenko thanked the Mayor, City Council, City Manager, and employees for such a warm reception.

 

Mayor Smith welcomed Mr. Parkhomenko and Mr. Lisnychenko, and stated our City is honored to have them as guests of the City.  Mayor Smith said he also feels our City is well run and has an excellent staff.  Mayor Smith thanked Mr. Parkhomenko and Mr. Lisnychenko for visiting and for their kind remarks.

 

Item 9. on the Agenda.             PUBLIC HEARING:  for consideration of a Special Use Permit subject to certain conditions to MBW Construction for operation of a Business Office on property at 6615 NE Antioch Road Trafficway.  Applicant:  MBW Construction, Incorporated.  Owners:  Keith F. & Alanna K. McConnell.  (File #1218)

 

Mayor Smith addressed the applicants by saying he would like to give them an opportunity to continue consideration of their Special Use Permit application until the next City Council meeting, March 22, 2004.  As there were only three City Council members present, it would take only one vote to defeat their application.  Mayor Smith stated City Council would be happy to consider their application tonight, but wanted to give the applicants an opportunity to have their application continued.

 

Mr. and Mrs. McConnell agreed to postpone consideration of their Special Use Permit until the next City Council meeting, March 22, 2004.

 

Mayor Smith opened the Public Hearing and immediately continued it to the Monday, March 22, 2004, City Council meeting.

 

Item 9a. on the Agenda.           FIRST READING BILL 04-10, granting a Special Use Permit subject to certain conditions to MBW Construction for operation of a Business Office on property at 6615 NE Antioch Road Trafficway.

 

There was no action taken at this meeting.  The Bill will be considered at the March 22, 2004, City Council meeting.

 

Item 10. on the Agenda.           FIRST READING BILL 04-11,     approving the Final Plat of “Santerra at Shady Lane”, a subdivision in the County of Clay, City of Gladstone, Missouri, and directing the appropriate officials to affix their signatures to said plat for recording.

 

Councilman Bill Cross moved to place Bill 04-11 on First Reading.  Councilman Carol Rudi seconded.  The vote: All “aye” – Councilman Carol Rudi, Councilman Bill Cross, Mayor Les Smith.  (3-0).  The Clerk read the Bill.

 

Councilman Bill Cross moved to accept the First Reading of Bill 04-11, Waive the Rule and place the Bill on Second and Final Reading.  Councilman Carol Rudi seconded.  The vote: All “aye” – Councilman Carol Rudi, Councilman Bill Cross, Mayor Les Smith. 

(3-0).  The Clerk read the Bill.

 

Councilman Bill Cross moved to accept the Second and Final Reading of Bill 04-11 and enact the Bill as Ordinance 3.904.  Councilman Carol Rudi seconded.

 

Roll Call Vote:  All “aye” – Councilman Carol Rudi, Councilman Bill Cross, Mayor Les Smith.  (3-0)

 

Item 11. on the Agenda.           FIRST READING BILL 04-12, amending Schedule VI of the Model Traffic Ordinance (Gladstone Municipal Code Section 18-12) to establish a “Right Turn Only” sign location at North Monroe Avenue and Northeast 64th Street.

 

Councilman Carol Rudi moved to place Bill 04-12 on First Reading.  Councilman Bill Cross seconded.  The vote: All “aye” – Councilman Carol Rudi, Councilman Bill Cross, Mayor Les Smith.  (3-0).  The Clerk read the Bill.

 

Councilman Carol Rudi moved to accept the First Reading of Bill 04-12, Waive the Rule and place the Bill on Second and Final Reading.  Councilman Bill Cross seconded.  The vote: All “aye” – Councilman Carol Rudi, Councilman Bill Cross, Mayor Les Smith. 

(3-0).  The Clerk read the Bill.

 

Councilman Carol Rudi moved to accept the Second and Final Reading of Bill 04-12 and enact the Bill as Ordinance 3.905.  Councilman Bill Cross seconded.

 

Roll Call Vote:  All “aye” – Councilman Carol Rudi, Councilman Bill Cross, Mayor Les Smith.  (3-0)

 

Item 12. on the Agenda.           FIRST READING BILL 04-13, repealing certain provisions of Chapter 26 of the Gladstone City Code and enacting in lieu thereof new provisions to correct Ordinance 3.878 by including previously omitted provisions in the regulation of Door-To-Door Solicitors and Peddlers.

 

Councilman Bill Cross moved to place Bill 04-13 on First Reading.  Councilman Carol Rudi seconded.  The vote: All “aye” – Councilman Carol Rudi, Councilman Bill Cross, Mayor Les Smith.  (3-0).  The Clerk read the Bill.

 

Councilman Bill Cross moved to accept the First Reading of Bill 04-13, Waive the Rule and place the Bill on Second and Final Reading.  Councilman Carol Rudi seconded.  The vote: All “aye” – Councilman Carol Rudi, Councilman Bill Cross, Mayor Les Smith. 

(3-0).  The Clerk read the Bill.

 

Councilman Bill Cross moved to accept the Second and Final Reading of Bill 04-13 and enact the Bill as Ordinance 3.906.  Councilman Carol Rudi seconded.

 

Roll Call Vote:  All “aye” – Councilman Carol Rudi, Councilman Bill Cross, Mayor Les Smith.  (3-0)

 

Item 13. on the Agenda.           OTHER BUSINESS.

 

There was no other business.

 

Item 14. on the Agenda.           QUESTIONS FROM THE NEWS MEDIA.

 

There were no questions from the News Media.

 

Item 15. on the Agenda.           ADJOURNMENT.

 

There being no further business to come before the March 8, 2004, Gladstone City Council Meeting, Mayor Les Smith adjourned the Regular Meeting.

 

 

 

 

 

Respectfully submitted:

 

__________________________

   Cathy Swenson, City Clerk                                                               

 

 

                                                                                Approved as submitted:  ___

 

                                                                                Approved as corrected/amended: ___

 

 

 

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                                                                                               Mayor Les Smith